The Jean Prouve Collection

Modern chairs, tables, stools, and lighting

Jean Prouve, born in Paris, was a self-taught architect and designer. His functional aesthetic that emphasized durability earned him the name "Constructor." His innovations range from pre-fabricated buildings for the homeless to furniture design. He is particularly known for working with sheet metal. This can be seen in his most popular designs for chairs and tables. This collection shows his creative application of metal and bent plywood using techniques he borrowed from engineering and brought with incredible results into industrial design.